Best fights of Alan Minter
Over 9 years as a professional, Alan Minter compiled a 39-9 (23) record, including twelve title fights. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Alan Minter defeats Vito Antuofermo
On March 16, 1980 Alan Minter fought Vito Antuofermo for the undisputed middleweight title. Minter was 28 years old with a record of 36-6, and Antuofermo was 27 with a record of 45-3-2. Minter was on a 8-fight winning streak. Minter won via split decision. Crowned the undisputed middleweight champion.
2. Alan Minter stops Vito Antuofermo in their 2nd fight
On June 28, 1980 Alan Minter defended the undisputed middleweight title against Vito Antuofermo. It was their second meeting. Minter was 28 years old with a record of 37-6, and Antuofermo was 27 with a record of 45-4-2. Minter was on a 9-fight winning streak, while Antuofermo was coming off a loss. Minter stopped Vito Antuofermo via retirement in the 8th round. Retained the undisputed title.
3. Alan Minter KOs Sugar Ray Seales
On December 7, 1976 Alan Minter faced Sugar Ray Seales in a middleweight bout. Minter was 25 years old with a record of 25-4, and Seales was 24 with a record of 31-2-1. Minter was on a 11-fight winning streak and Seales was on a 5-fight winning streak. Minter stopped Sugar Ray Seales via TKO in the 5th round.
4. Alan Minter KOs Germano Valsecchi
On February 4, 1977 Alan Minter fought Germano Valsecchi for the vacant European middleweight title. Minter was 25 years old with a record of 26-4, and Valsecchi was 0 with a record of 0-0. Minter was on a 12-fight winning streak. Minter stopped Germano Valsecchi via KO in the 5th round. Won the vacant title.
5. Alan Minter KOs Billy Knight
On April 27, 1976 Alan Minter defended his British middleweight title against Billy Knight. Minter was 24 years old with a record of 21-4, and Knight was 0 with a record of 0-0. Minter was on a 7-fight winning streak. Minter stopped Billy Knight via TKO in the 2nd round. Defended the title.
6. Alan Minter KOs Angelo Jacopucci
On July 19, 1978 Alan Minter fought Angelo Jacopucci for the vacant European middleweight title. Minter was 26 years old with a record of 30-6, and Jacopucci was 0 with a record of 0-0. Minter was on a 2-fight winning streak. Minter stopped Angelo Jacopucci via KO in the 12th round. Won the vacant title.
7. Alan Minter stops Gratien Tonna in their 2nd fight
On November 7, 1978 Alan Minter defended his European middleweight title against Gratien Tonna. It was their second meeting. Minter was 27 years old with a record of 31-6, and Tonna was 0 with a record of 0-0. Minter was on a 3-fight winning streak. Minter stopped Gratien Tonna via retirement in the 6th round. Defended the title.
8. Alan Minter KOs Monty Betham
On June 26, 1979 Alan Minter faced Monty Betham. Minter was 27 years old with a record of 34-6, and Betham was 0 with a record of 0-0. Minter was on a 6-fight winning streak. Minter stopped Monty Betham via TKO in the 2nd round.
9. Alan Minter KOs Sandy Torres
On February 15, 1978 Alan Minter faced Sandy Torres. Minter was 26 years old with a record of 29-6, and Torres was 0 with a record of 0-0. Minter was coming off a win. Minter stopped Sandy Torres via KO in the 5th round.
10. Alan Minter KOs Henry Cooper
On January 20, 1975 Alan Minter faced Henry Cooper. Minter was 23 years old with a record of 15-4, and Cooper was 0 with a record of 0-0. Minter was coming off a win. Minter stopped Henry Cooper via KO in the 1st round.